Social media is on fire after Seun Kuti shared a 3-minute video reacting to reports of Anthony Joshua’s accident in December 2025, an incident that tragically claimed the lives of two of Joshua’s friends. The boxing star was later flown abroad for further medical treatment.
While many Nigerians were still processing the sad news, Seun Kuti dropped a statement that immediately split opinions online.
The Statement That Shook the Internet
In his video, Seun Kuti said:
“If poor people in Nigeria behave the same way rich people behave, there will be no Nigeria in 48 hours.”
Then he asked a question that made people uncomfortable:
“How many rich people stopped on the road to help Anthony Joshua?”
No insults. No shouting. Just one statement that landed like a bomb.
What Happened to Anthony Joshua?
According to reports, Anthony Joshua and his friends were involved in an accident after hitting a parked truck. Ordinary Nigerians around the area reportedly rushed to help before emergency services arrived.
Sadly, two lives were lost, while Joshua was later flown abroad for advanced medical care.
For many people, the quick response from everyday Nigerians became the heart of the discussion.
Then I began to wonder what Nigeria would look like if 80% of its population were rich
Seun Kuti’s argument raised a bigger question:
If Nigeria were made up of mostly wealthy people,
Would they have stopped to help?
Or would they have driven past with tinted windows and flashing lights?
That question alone was enough to turn the comment section into a full-blown debate arena.
Nigerians React: Sense, Sarcasm, and Gbas Gbos 💬
Some users felt Seun Kuti’s example missed the mark:
“This is a bad example. Poor people help more because they are everywhere, especially in places without diplomats or high-profile presence. They’re simply the first to arrive.”
Others strongly agreed with him:
“True talk. Some rich people don’t care about anybody.”
Then came the counter-argument:
But one comment summed up the emotion behind Seun’s message:
So… Who’s Really Keeping Nigeria Alive?
At the end of the day, Seun Kuti wasn’t just talking about Anthony Joshua.
He was talking about empathy, class, and the uncomfortable truth that when things go wrong on Nigerian roads, it’s usually ordinary people who run toward danger — not away from it.
Whether you agree with him or not, one thing is certain:
The conversation is not ending anytime soon.
What do you think?
Was Seun Kuti speaking hard truth? Or was this just another case of wrong example, right message?
Drop your thoughts.
